SUNY Geneseo Presidential Search

The search for Geneseo's 14th president

SUNY Geneseo, New York's public honors college, invites applications and nominations for the position of its 14th president. The College seeks a dynamic and visionary leader with a deep commitment to public higher education, who will build on Geneseo’s strong legacy and help shape its future.

The new president will lead a community dedicated to transformative, inclusive education and serve as a key advocate for the College’s mission. This is an opportunity to lead an institution that strives to be the nation’s first equity-centered public honors college.

About the Search

The search for SUNY Geneseo’s next president will be led by Christian Valentino, Esq. '95, search committee chair, with the support of WittKieffer, a national executive search firm. This rigorous search process is designed to ensure that the next president is a strong fit for the College’s academic mission, values, and future goals.

President Denise A. Battles' Announcement

This presidential search follows the announcement by President Denise A. Battles, who has served SUNY Geneseo with distinction for nearly ten years. In her message on August 23, 2024, President Battles shared her decision to conclude her presidential service in the summer of 2025, making way for new leadership to continue advancing Geneseo’s mission.

You can read her full message here: Message from President Denise A. Battles.